Leads complex classified IT programs across requirements, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, vendors, budgets, resources, roadmaps, and governance. Coordinates multiple NSS teams, manages program delivery using agile and waterfall methods, develops dashboards and executive reports, supports software approval and system validation, and serves as a liaison among technical teams, leadership, and external partners. The role requires on-site SCIF work and active TS/SCI clearance.
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Job Overview
Lockheed Martin seeks an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and deliver complex information technology capabilities within large, highly secure classified environments. This role bridges program management, systems architecture, security compliance, vendor management, and data-driven governance across multiple stakeholder teams. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of mission-capable IT capabilities.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program lifecycle for classified IT portfolios using adaptive/predictive/hybrid methodologies
- Coordinate program, capability, and technical requirements across 7+ NSS teams and cross-functional partners
- Drive strategic planning, risk/opportunity assessment, and governance reporting
- Manage portfolio roadmaps and capability deliverables across multiple scoped swim lanes and project streams
- Perform infrastructure/systems analysis and assist in architecture planning/design for high-side classified networks
- Act as system/process SME and requirements translator (business > capability > infrastructure)
- Drive complex, multi-tiered technology capability implementations and problem-solving across full-stack integration boundaries (cybersecurity, facilities, network infrastructure)
- Generate and maintain standards, documentation, and high-side program effort drivers
- Manage external vendor relations, procurement, and equipment receiving processes
- Oversee asset management, capacity & resource planning, and demand forecasting
- Assist with project budgeting (OH) and resource allocation across team streams
- Design and maintain dashboards & report management frameworks for program health, schedule, and cost
- Perform analytics and problem-solving to inform strategic decisions and executive briefings
- Support demand/capacity manager functions and process/data/quality control metrics
Strategic Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
- Lead cross-functional, organizational collaboration and executive stakeholder management
- Facilitate meetings (project-related and program-wide); serve as primary point of contact for program, capability, and technical requirement coordination
- Oversee software approval processes, system testing (Jira), and classified system validation
- Apply familiarity with product management lifecycle, capability delivery roadmaps, and portfolio governance
- Balance multiple priorities across process, data, quality, and delivery in high-security settings
Working Conditions
- On-site presence required within a SCIF environment; ongoing suitability determination mandatory
- Flexibility to support after-hours or weekend meetings aligned with team/delivery schedules
Basic Qualifications
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI
- Strong project/program management knowledge in both waterfall and agile methodologies
- Kowledge of common project management tools
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability & sound decision-making under pressure and shifting priorities
- Conflict resolution & team facilitation across functional boundaries
- Results-driven focus with consistent attention to quality, schedule, and compliance
Desired Skills
- Masters degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of classified networks
- Strong understanding of classified infrastructure
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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